Products
Stellar
Gin with citrus crush infusion has launched in four test markets -
Atlanta, Detroit, Indianapolis and Phoenix. Each city represents "a strong premium
gin market with discerning consumers who support new brand introductions," according
to distributor Brown-Forman. Stellar is 40 percent ABV and available in 750
ml, 1 liter and 50 ml sizes.
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Delaforce,
a tawny port specialist, introduces four colheitas from the 1944, 1952, 1965 and
1986 vintages. Packaged in sleek, slim 500 ml bottles, the Portuguese ports are
aged at least seven years in oak, and are 20 percent ABV. Kobrand Wines &
Spirits is the importer.
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Corzo
introduces its super-premium tequila, which is distilled three times. Corzo
Silver and Reposado are available in 11 major cities, including Los
Angeles, San Diego, Las Vegas, NYC and South Florida. Imported by Tequila Cazadores
USA, Seal Beach, CA.
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Partida Tequila, launched earlier this year, is made from 100 percent blue agave, grown on the Partida family's estate in Mexico's Tequila region. The Partida Estate produces three varieties: Blanco (not aged), Reposado (aged six months) and Añejo (aged 18 months). Imported by Tequila Brands LLC, Newport Beach, CA.
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Reyka
Vodka, launched in the U.S. last September, is both distilled and bottled
in Iceland. Reyka, which means "steam" or "smoke" in Icelandic, is sourced from
naturally demineralized glacial water from the Grabrok Spring and uses lava rock
filtration. The vodka's flavor profile is fresh with a light spiciness and underlying
savory grain on the nose. Imported by William Grant & Sons.
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Virgin
Vines was launched last September by Richard Branson, chairman of the Virgin
Group of Companies, in partnership with Brown-Forman Wines. The screw-topped wines
take a non-traditional approach and carry the motto, "Unscrew it, let's do it."
Virgin is appealing particularly to young adults who may be just discovering wines.
Virgin Vines Chardonnay and Shiraz are available in 750 ml or a PET 187-ml four-pack.
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Auchentoshan
introduces two new, limited edition Single Malt Scotch whiskies to the U.S. The
Auchentoshan 17-Year Old, Bordeaux Wine Finish, has aged for eight years
in bourbon barrels, followed by nine years in grand cru wine casks. Auchentoshan
1973, 32 Year Old, is an archival bottling, the product of two Spanish sherry
casks. White Rock Distilleries is the importer.
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Pearl
Vodka introduces Pearl Persephone, a pomegranate flavored vodka produced
in Canada. The 35 percent ABV vodka was launched nationally last month, and is
available in four sizes. It can be enjoyed chilled, mixed with juice or soda or
to give a Martini extra flavor. David Sherman Corp. is the importer.
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Pierce
Chicken takes wing with its new line of products, WingStations, in response
to demand for bold new flavors for appetizers and snacks. The line consists of
glazed wings in six different varieties: WingStations Spicy Garlic, Maple Chipotle,
Caribbean Spice, Savory Rotisserie and Bold & Spicy BBQ and for real spice-lovers,
Insane Hot.
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United
Brands Company launched two new energy drinks. Its latest nutrient energy drink,
called Diesel, combines caffeine, gaurana and ginseng, a variety of amino
acids with Vitamins B and C. Available in regular and low-carb, in two sizes:
16 oz. and 24-oz. containers. UBC also introduced 3SUM, a ready-to-drink
alcoholic beverage in 16 oz. cans. The malt beverage comes in three fruit flavors,
plus the regular, and all have caffeine, ginseng and taurine.
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Tiger
Beer has been unleashed in the U.S. The beer, brewed in Singapore by Asia
Pacific Breweries Ltd., is a joint venture between Fraser & Neave, a Singaporean
company, and Heineken. It is a moderately sweet lager, a light straw color, with
a soft "bready" aroma and a hint of tropical fruit.
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Phillips
Distilling Company, in Minneapolis, MN, adds Phillips Union Whiskey to
its portfolio of spirits, a blend of Kentucky bourbon and Canadian whisky. Using
two of the "most favored flavors" for spirits, the company says, the new line
includes two flavored whiskeys -- the Phillips Union Cherry and Phillips Union
Vanilla.
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Bowmore
Distillery has debuted two new limited edition single malt whiskys this fall.
Bowmore 1989, 16 Years Old, is bottled "straight from the cask," at a natural
cask strength of 51.8 percent alcohol and is non-chill filtered. The 1989 yielded
3,000 bottles (750 ml), and comes in an elegant, tan parchment-lined box. The
Bowmore 1971, 34 Years Old, produced 960 bottles worldwide. White Rock Distilleries
is the importer.
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Foster's
Beer HIT Tap is available in the U.S., using dual-spout technology, with a
separate button to produce its head. One spout pours the beer with little or no
head, and the second spouts a thick and creamy head that locks in the taste. Foster's
says the HIT Tap, already in use in the U.K., preserves the lager's crisp body
while delivering a gentle pour.
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The
2005 Beaujolais Nouveau comes available the third week in November, just
in time for holiday meals. This year's Maison Joseph Drouhin vintage carries a
new label with a colorful design by Romane Drouhin, the daughter of Frederic Drouhin,
the ceo of Maison Joseph Drouhin. Imported by Dreyfus, Ashby in New York.
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